2026 Cannondale Quick StepThru vs 2025 Canyon Roadlite
The Canyon Roadlite size closest to your S is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Canyon Roadlite
Compared with the Cannondale Quick StepThru in S, the Canyon Roadlite in L places the top of the head tube 80 mm higher and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 72 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +80 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +72 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Quick StepThru, SCanyon Roadlite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Quick StepThru S | Canyon Roadlite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 443 | +45 mm |
| Stack | 554 | 634 | +80 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 567 | 625 | +58 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 433 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 | 1125 | +72 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 73 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 286 | not listed | |
| Standover | 616 | 800 | +184 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 500 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 133 | 163 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Roadlite minus the Cannondale Quick StepThru. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Quick StepThru, 2025 Canyon Roadlite.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Quick StepThruCanyon Roadlite
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Quick StepThru1 StepThru | Canyon Roadlite |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES | not listed |
| Chain | KMC XGlide | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES U4000 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN101 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One All Round | not listed |
| Rim | Cannondale RD 2.1 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale Intellimount | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA30 | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Vaia Moderate | not listed |
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